This novel had some good plot twists. Maybe it was because I didn't expect them, but one thing after another kept me sputtering. Out of the four main plot twists (or in my opinion "plot twists") I only guessed one. It was an experience I don't have often.
I will say the main character Keralie was not my favorite at all. She had some good moments, but then often enough, she would say things/ act in a certain way that made me crinkle my nose. She was obnoxious to other people, to me, and in all honestly, she's childish. I already enjoy a lot of adult novels, so it really just set my teeth on edge to see her act that way. Keralie does contrasts those moments with scenes of intelligence, but I had to mention the less than great ones because they bugged me *shrugs* a lot.
My absolute FAVORITE part of this novel were the POVs from the four queens. They were little treasures sprinkled throughout the novel, and it was incredible to see their views/ opinions in comparison to Keralie and just the other queens. They each have such divisive opinions about their regions, values, etc., and it was a great addition to the novel. Plus, it allowed me to get away from Keralie so that was a giant perk in itself.
The relationship between Keralie and her love interest also seemed to go from 1 to 100 real quick, so it was awkward through some parts, which is never a good sign to a novel. I am extremely picky about romantic relationships in books, so you should factor that into my opinion. I just wasn’t rooting for them at all, and this story could’ve done fine without it.
Lastly, I enjoyed the timeline of this novel because it was a surprise in and of itself.
I'm curious to see if there is a sequel, but I would hope not since the story ends in a nice way. It was all around a good story, and I'll give it props for those jaw dropping scenes.
I will say the main character Keralie was not my favorite at all. She had some good moments, but then often enough, she would say things/ act in a certain way that made me crinkle my nose. She was obnoxious to other people, to me, and in all honestly, she's childish. I already enjoy a lot of adult novels, so it really just set my teeth on edge to see her act that way. Keralie does contrasts those moments with scenes of intelligence, but I had to mention the less than great ones because they bugged me *shrugs* a lot.
My absolute FAVORITE part of this novel were the POVs from the four queens. They were little treasures sprinkled throughout the novel, and it was incredible to see their views/ opinions in comparison to Keralie and just the other queens. They each have such divisive opinions about their regions, values, etc., and it was a great addition to the novel. Plus, it allowed me to get away from Keralie so that was a giant perk in itself.
The relationship between Keralie and her love interest also seemed to go from 1 to 100 real quick, so it was awkward through some parts, which is never a good sign to a novel. I am extremely picky about romantic relationships in books, so you should factor that into my opinion. I just wasn’t rooting for them at all, and this story could’ve done fine without it.
Lastly, I enjoyed the timeline of this novel because it was a surprise in and of itself.
I'm curious to see if there is a sequel, but I would hope not since the story ends in a nice way. It was all around a good story, and I'll give it props for those jaw dropping scenes.